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Preschool Advantage, a Morristown-based non-profit organization, recently welcomed Matt Mirett as a Trustee to its Board of Directors.

Preschool Advantage identifies, qualifies and connects deserving families and high quality preschools, and provides the funding to enable children to attend preschools Since its inception over 20 years ago, almost 1,500 tuitions have been paid, and it is the organization's goal to fund 100 tuitions each year by the year 2019.

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP is pleased to announce the introduction of new Partner, Jane L. Brody, new Counsel, Peter Saad, and two new Associates, David A. Falk and Michele A. Fiorentino. The firm is also pleased to announce the addition of Cindy Scibilia and Alisa Thompson as Paralegals.

The partnership will be between GMPF and Ocean County College Foundation (OCC Foundation), Ocean County College (OCC) and Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy (OCVTS). The partnership will benefit the expansion of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and establish an endowment to support programming and celebrate the works of Louis Prima and Gia Maione Prima. In recognition of the partnership, OCC Foundation, OCVTS and OCC announced that the new theater will be named the Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre.

This year's festival will be located on the Green located in the center of Morristown, New Jersey and is scheduled for August 18, 2018 and will include performances by Rhythm in Blue, Bria Skonberg, LaBamba & The Hubcaps, Bernard Allison Group and Davy Knowles.

The scholarship is part of Jazz House Kids Music and Education Fund which provides vital resources to support in-school music education programs in underserved communities across New Jersey and the needs of students attending the Jazz House Summer Workshop.

The program "Music Mondays" offers free concerts throughout the summer. The series is part of Asbury Park Music Foundation's goal to unite the community, support local musicians and inspire under-served youth with music education.

The son of the great Louis Prima brings a high-energy, fun show to the Bickford Theatre stage performing many of his Dad's hits and other hits of the era on Thursday, August 16th at 7:30PM.

Mr. Sylvester discusses Louis Prima being featured as an artist and composer on the new Kanye West and Kid Cudi album Kids See Ghosts with a song that was released over 80 years ago.

This is the third consecutive year Sherman Atlas has made the list, ranking at #7 on the list and as the only ranked law firm in the category.

Sherman Atlas congratulates eight firm attorneys that have been selected among the 2018 NJ Super Lawyers and six firm attorneys that have been selected among the 2018 Rising Stars.

We are delighted to add that two firm Partners have been noted for receiving special recognition, Partners, Andrew Stamelman & Sandra Brown Sherman have been included on this year's New Jersey Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers list and Partner, Sandra Brown Sherman was included on the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the State list.

Anthony J. Sylvester, Partner and Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation is proud to announce that Jeffery Miller, winner of the 2013 ASCAP Foundation Louis Prima Award performed with Jon Batise and Stay Human on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert on March 28, 2018.

Trust and Estate Associate, Jonathan discusses how Millennials can benefit from estate planning when they see past the misconceptions and establish a basic plan that can create a legacy that benefits the people and causes that matter most.

The renowned pianist/singer/songwriter Marcia Ball and her band will appear at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown on Saturday, February 10, in her only New Jersey appearance this year. For tickets and more information see the link.

Sherman Atlas is pleased to announce the election of new Partner, Jordan D. Weinreich, and new Counsel, Kathleen E. Clark. The firm is also pleased to announce the addition of Michelle Leland as an Associate.

Just 3 years in Sherman Atlas has cracked the New Jersey Law Journal's Largest Law Firm List.

According to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, joint publishers of the “Best Law Firms” rankings, firms included in the 2018 list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal knowledge.

The newly-opened “Louis Prima Room” located in Joseph Merrick Jones Hall will permanently house archives that include film, tapes, photodiscs, sheet music, photographs and more. The collection was donated by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation and will be used for academic research.

On October 9, 2017, Anthony J. Sylvester, Partner and Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation attended the 35th Anniversary of Hot House Jazz Award Ceremony held at the Metropolitan Room in New York City. Click to view the photo of Anthony Sylvester and American Jazz Musician Howard Johnson.

Driven by the philosophy that “comfort heals”, Dr. Fosnot designed the HOSPITALity® Kit with the goal of enhancing all patient experiences. Learn more about the HOSPITALity® Kit and read Dr. Fosnot’s story.

Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

Partner Sandra Brown Sherman is one of the contributing authors to the American Bar Association’s (Commission on Women in the Profession) recently published book, “Grit, The Secret to Advancement – Stories of Successful Women Lawyers”. Click below to read Sandie’s remarks about her career and the suggestions she has to offer other women attorneys.

This is one of the summer’s most popular free music festivals where music fans of all ages enjoy great performances. The festival will be held in the center of the historic town on the Green on Saturday, August 19th.